HR Strategy at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo 2026

Align people priorities with business goals and build a future-ready HR strategy for growth and agility.

Build an HR strategy that fuels enterprise growth

As CEOs set bold new goals for sustainable growth, cost optimization, and technology transformation, HR leaders are under pressure to deliver strategies that truly move the business forward. In a world defined by volatility and rapid change, aligning HR priorities to business needs isn’t just important—it’s essential for success.

At Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, you’ll join top CHROs and HR strategists to explore the trends, tools, and tactics that will define high-impact HR strategy in 2026 and beyond. Through visionary keynotes, expert panels, and interactive roundtables, you’ll discover how to prioritize investments, elevate your team’s strategic value, and transform HR into a driver of organizational success.
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82%

of CHROs agree that shifting business needs require continuous HR transformation.

Top challenges we'll help you solve:

  • Setting the Strategic Vision:
    Identify the top trends and priorities shaping HR’s future and build a leadership vision that aligns with business goals.
  • Prioritizing Investments:
    Use Gartner’s HR Score to target resources where they’ll deliver the most value, ensuring every HR initiative supports core business needs.
  • Planning for the Future:
    Leverage insights from the Gartner Futures Lab to anticipate the forces impacting strategic planning and stay ahead of disruption.
  • Elevating HR Talent:
    Empower HR generalists and leaders to drive greater strategic impact and become trusted business partners.
  • Transforming Through Collaboration:
    Break down silos and foster intentional collaboration to achieve lasting HR transformation and organizational agility.
  • Balancing Costs and Value:
    Optimize HR supply and demand to maximize impact while controlling costs, ensuring HR delivers measurable business results.

Suggested Sessions:

  • Signature Series: Top Trends & Priorities Shaping 2026 - CHRO Leadership Vision
  • Gartner’s HR Score to Prioritize Function Investments Aligned to Business Needs
  • Signature Series: Gartner Futures Lab - The Top Forces Impacting Strategic Planning in 2026
  • Gartner Opening Keynote: Powering Tomorrow - HR's Role in Shaping Their Organization's Future
  • Roundtable: The Future of HR Generalists
  • CHRO Circle Roundtable: Elevating the Strategic Impact of Your HR Talent
  • Handshakes Over Handoffs: Achieving HR Transformation Through Intentional Collaboration
  • Balancing HR Costs: Optimizing Supply and Demand for Maximum Impact

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